Scheduling automatic restarts on any server on the BisectHosting Starbase panel can play a crucial role in maintaining stability. Freeing up system resources by automatically restarting servers at set intervals reduces the risk of crashes and downtime. Automatic server restarts for game servers can also help keep servers running smoothly, reducing lag and latency and ensuring players can connect and play the game without interruption. Automated restarts can be scheduled during off-peak hours to minimize player disruption while efficiently managing server performance and reliability.

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel. 

2. Go to the Schedules tab. 

3. Choose Create Schedule. 

4. Input a Schedule Name.

5. Select a Start Time. 

6. Set the Interval of the server restart. A 12 to 24-hour interval is recommended. 

7. Enable the Only When Server is Online button.

8. Press Create schedule. 

9. Select the newly created schedule.

10. Click New Task. 

11. From the Action dropdown menu, choose Send Command.

12. In the Payload field, enter the following: <announcement command> <message>

Note: For a list of common game commands, see here.

13. Press Create Task.

14. Click New Task.

15. From the Action dropdown menu, select Send Power Action.

16. From the Payload dropdown menu, select Restart the server.

17. In the Time Offset field, input the delay in seconds. In this example, 300 delays the restart 5 minutes after the initial announcement message.

Note: Multiple server notifications can be sent at different intervals prior to the server restart.

18. Press Create Task.

19. The server will now restart at the designated intervals. 

How to Disable Automatic Restarts on the Starbase Panel

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel. 

2. Go to the Schedules tab. 

3. Select the schedule.

4. Click Edit Schedule in the upper right corner.

5. Disable the Active button.

6. Press Save Changes.

Common Game Commands